S.Res. 816 — A resolution honoring 35 years of independence for the countries of Central Asia and recognizing the importance of the United States growing relationship with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

This section congratulates the countries of Central Asia on 35 years of independence. It affirms the strategic importance of the United States relationship with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, supports their right to determine their own foreign policy and security arrangements without external coercion, and affirms that their independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity are foundational to peace and security across Eurasia.